Chemosmoker (Eric) has passed

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  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    #22
    Infinite hugs
    Michelle,

    You and Eric were such an inspiration to me and others here.
    I'm very saddened by your loss. I think one message I got loud and
    clear from Eric is "living is for living" and cancer shouldn't
    change that - if anything, it should intensify it. I respect and
    admire his choices and you for being the supportive loving person
    you are.

    Thank you both for being here for all of us.
    Please accept my sincerest sympathies for you and all your family
    and friends in this loss.

    Infinite hugs,

    Jim
  • cher76
    cher76 Member Posts: 292
    #23
    Michelle, I am so sorry to
    Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have stood where you are and know the feelings you are going through. I guess even though we think we are prepared, saying it and living it are two different things. All my prayers to you and your family at this time.
    Cheryl
    Wife of Rickie, dx Stage IV EC Oct. 2010
    Mets to bones and brain
    Lost the battle, Jan. 4, 2012
    “Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” Eskimo Proverb
  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #24
    My Deepest Sympathies
    Dear Michelle
    May I send to you my many heartfelt sympathies to you and your family at this most difficult time. I will truly miss seeing "Chemosmoker" posting on this discussion board. May he and my dad, Ray together R I P free of pain and no longer suffering with the beast of EC. Take care of yourself and keep in touch.
    Tina in Va
  • MissusB
    MissusB Member Posts: 111
    #25
    Tina Blondek said:

    My Deepest Sympathies
    Dear Michelle
    May I send to you my many heartfelt sympathies to you and your family at this most difficult time. I will truly miss seeing "Chemosmoker" posting on this discussion board. May he and my dad, Ray together R I P free of pain and no longer suffering with the beast of EC. Take care of yourself and keep in touch.
    Tina in Va

    So sorry, Michelle...
    I do know your pain, although I wish you didn't know mine. I can say from experience that your relationship with Eric was taken to a much deeper level during his illness, and one that most people never experience. I feel Bill with me every single minute and hope you will feel Eric with you as well. Take some time to "sit in the dust' with it all. It's all we can do at times. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love - Kim
  • birdiequeen
    birdiequeen Member Posts: 319
    #26
    Dear Michelle,The feeling
    Dear Michelle,
    The feeling of loss is so great tonight as I read the post of Eric's passing. I think of you both often when I hear, Free by Zac Brown Band, what you referred to as "our song" on a post. He was a special person that captured so many hearts here on CSN with his open discussion. You added such grace in your thoughtful post. I hope you will let others care for you now as you grieve.

    Godspeed
    Lee Ann
  • Cora11
    Cora11 Member Posts: 173
    #27
    birdiequeen said:

    Dear Michelle,The feeling
    Dear Michelle,
    The feeling of loss is so great tonight as I read the post of Eric's passing. I think of you both often when I hear, Free by Zac Brown Band, what you referred to as "our song" on a post. He was a special person that captured so many hearts here on CSN with his open discussion. You added such grace in your thoughtful post. I hope you will let others care for you now as you grieve.

    Godspeed
    Lee Ann

    MIchelle
    I too wrote to you on fb but wanted to post here too. Eric and lee were one of the first to greet me and let me know that sometimes life over here might just end up being a party at times.
    They sure knew how to make me laugh at some of the scarier episodes in life that we all encounter. And as he declined his passion for each day with his family was so palpable and beautiful. I hope the past few months were rich in minutes together And now Eric is light and no more pain to burden his body. My love to you and your kids as you travel this new path. I know the hole is big and that in distant time the hole will mend w memories and forever love.

    CoRa
  • mardigras
    mardigras Member Posts: 215 Member
    #28
    Eric lives on in the hearts of us all!
    Only a caregiver can know just how brave and caring you have been Michelle.
    Your precious Eric was so lucky to have you on his journey and I wish you
    peace and love in this most difficult time.
    For Eric, his journey in this life may have come to an end, but he lives
    on in the hearts of us all, forever.
    How courageous was he!
    Your help and encouragement in the last nine months has been invaluable
    and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    May God bless and keep your Eric until you meet again.
    Payers and love,
    Marci x
  • sham81
    sham81 Member Posts: 41
    #29
    may his soul rest in peace
    Eric I read u r posts and the post of ppk wondering why have been off forum and post like these which my fellow members says a lot abt u ... The kind of courage u had the way u lighten the hearts of many on da forum .... May your soul rest in peace .take care my friend

    Shammi
  • Freida
    Freida Member Posts: 182
    #30
    Michelle, I am so sorry to
    Michelle, I am so sorry to hear the news about Eric. I enjoyed his posts so much, he was a character and an inspiration. I am picturing him wiggling his toes in the sand and being serenaded by Frank Sinatra with "you did it your way".

    Wishing you comfort and strength in the coming days. Eric is at peace, now it is time to take care of you.

    Hugs
    Freida
  • Luvs24
    Luvs24 Member Posts: 75
    #31
    Freida said:

    Michelle, I am so sorry to
    Michelle, I am so sorry to hear the news about Eric. I enjoyed his posts so much, he was a character and an inspiration. I am picturing him wiggling his toes in the sand and being serenaded by Frank Sinatra with "you did it your way".

    Wishing you comfort and strength in the coming days. Eric is at peace, now it is time to take care of you.

    Hugs
    Freida

    Sorry to hear
    Michelle,

    I am so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. I didn't know him as well as the others, but he was always an inspiration with his attitude. He shared his vulnerability with us and in doing so, taught me so much on how to talk and communicate with my dad.

    Love and Prayers,
    Beth
  • LilChemoSmoker
    LilChemoSmoker Member Posts: 185
    #32
    Thank you!
    Thank you all for your wonderful comments and condolences! I know that in Eric last journey on this earth he found himself so very close to so many of you and you held him up in so many ways. He truly faced the beast and did it with dignity and respect. Eric walked even in his last hours. He was so much stronger than I could imagine one person to be and taught me so much about living in this life.

    I miss him terribly and would give anything to have EC erased from our history. This simply is not an option. I have been packing and preparing for my move home as my stay here in Florida is sadly coming to an end and I must return north. It is truly an emotional rollercoaster and no matter how much you prepare yourself as much as you think you can for this type of trauma, the pain is unavoidable. I love Eric with all of my heart and always will. I feel him with me each and every day through so many of my daily travels.

    Though I am still "functioning" well, I think I can chalk that up to my "auto-pilot".
    I will try to log on more after I am back home and settled. Much love and hugs!

    Michelle
  • Heeran
    Heeran Member Posts: 171
    #33
    LilChemoSmoker said:

    Thank you!
    Thank you all for your wonderful comments and condolences! I know that in Eric last journey on this earth he found himself so very close to so many of you and you held him up in so many ways. He truly faced the beast and did it with dignity and respect. Eric walked even in his last hours. He was so much stronger than I could imagine one person to be and taught me so much about living in this life.

    I miss him terribly and would give anything to have EC erased from our history. This simply is not an option. I have been packing and preparing for my move home as my stay here in Florida is sadly coming to an end and I must return north. It is truly an emotional rollercoaster and no matter how much you prepare yourself as much as you think you can for this type of trauma, the pain is unavoidable. I love Eric with all of my heart and always will. I feel him with me each and every day through so many of my daily travels.

    Though I am still "functioning" well, I think I can chalk that up to my "auto-pilot".
    I will try to log on more after I am back home and settled. Much love and hugs!

    Michelle

    very sorry for your loss
    Just saw this post. My heart is grieving now and tears are welling up. Eric wrote a lot of supportive posts for me on this site. I know you already know that but I'll say again that you and him have been very important on this site. He will really be missed. Take care
  • ArchTB
    ArchTB Member Posts: 150
    #34
    Sad news
    This is a very sad news for all of us. I will miss Eric's uplifting posts, his craving to absorb and appreciate every little thing in life. I don't know if Michelle still visits the forum. If you do, Michelle, my heart goes to you and the family.
    Olya

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